Simbhaoli Sugars Closes Hapur Distillery Unit Following Environmental Compliance Directive
Simbhaoli Sugars Limited has temporarily closed its Hapur distillery unit from February 5th, 2026, following CPCB environmental compliance directions. The distillery contributed Rs.80.83 crore (8.28%) to the company's total group turnover of Rs.976.74 crore. The closure period remains indefinite pending CPCB revocation directions, while the company works to restore operations in compliance with environmental norms.

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Simbhaoli Sugars Limited has announced the temporary closure of its Simbhaoli Distillery unit located in Hapur, effective February 5th, 2026. The closure follows compliance directions received from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Closure Timeline and Process
The company received the CPCB directions on February 2nd, 2026, via email while the distillery unit was operational. To ensure proper shutdown procedures, Simbhaoli Sugars completed the ongoing distillation process, including finishing in-process materials such as molasses and fermented wash to produce alcohol, which required approximately 72 hours.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Closure Date: | February 5th, 2026 |
| Estimated Time: | 9:00 AM |
| CPCB Direction Received: | February 2nd, 2026 |
| Shutdown Process Duration: | 72 hours |
Financial Impact
The Hapur distillery unit represents a significant portion of Simbhaoli Sugars' operations. According to the company's disclosure, the distillery contributed substantially to the overall business performance during the last financial year.
| Financial Metric: | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Group Net Turnover: | Rs.976.74 Crore | 100% |
| Distillery Net Turnover: | Rs.80.83 Crore | 8.28% |
Regulatory Compliance and Future Operations
The company has emphasized that concerned officials are taking all necessary and adequate measures to restore operations of the Simbhaoli Distillery-Hapur unit in compliance with applicable directives and environmental norms. However, the exact period of closure cannot be ascertained at this time.
The unit will remain closed until further directions are received from CPCB for revocation of the current closure order. This regulatory action underscores the importance of environmental compliance in industrial operations, particularly in the distillery sector.
Company Background
Simbhaoli Sugars Limited operates across multiple business segments including specialty sugars, potable alcohol, ethanol, and power generation. The company holds various certifications including FSSC22000 version 6.1, ISO9001:2015, and ISO14001:2015, demonstrating its commitment to quality and environmental management systems.
Historical Stock Returns for Simbhaoli Sugars
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.30% | -2.19% | -22.95% | -42.61% | -47.44% | +25.77% |


































